PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Checkert (ranked 3683 p4p, 3186 weight class) and Admir Bosnic (ranked 383 p4p, 337 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Checkert
vs
Bosnic

195 cm
21
225
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
268
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vince Checkert !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Admir Bosnic!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bosnic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Checkert punching from the bottom.
Checkert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bosnic is working away from the top position though.

Checkert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Checkert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Checkert is trying to control but can't.
Checkert misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bosnic is looking to advance position but Checkert won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosnic trying to control from half guard but Checkert is working away.
Checkert keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Checkert is not content to let Bosnic control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosnic trying to control the pace.
Bosnic is trying to control the action in half guard but Checkert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Checkert closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Checkert tries to move to mount but Bosnic blocks the move with his legs.

Checkert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Checkert is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bosnic has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Checkert is looking to take a break and control but Bosnic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bosnic tries to improve position but can't.
Checkert advances to mount.

Checkert goes for an armbar but Bosnic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bosnic.
Checkert trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosnic trying to control the position from guard on top but Checkert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Checkert can't keep his opponent in guard - Bosnic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bosnic is trying to control. Checkert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Checkert is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA LA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Checkert wants to control but Bosnic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Checkert wants to improve his position but Bosnic is controlling well.
Checkert tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Checkert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bosnic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Checkert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Checkert is looking for a sweep. Bosnic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Checkert misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Checkert misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Checkert is not content to let Bosnic control the position.
Checkert missing with punches from the bottom.

Bosnic is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Checkert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Admir Bosnic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Checkert throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bosnic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Checkert is in Bosnic's guard.
Checkert wants to control from the top but Bosnic keeps moving.
Checkert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bosnic keeping moving, preventing Checkert from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosnic trying to control the position.
Checkert stopping the sweep attempt from Bosnic.

Checkert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bosnic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Checkert , into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Checkert has his foot on Bosnic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bosnic works his way back into a safe position though.
Bosnic trying to control but Checkert is working from the bottom.
Checkert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bosnic is one step ahead there.
Checkert tries to strike from the bottom.
Bosnic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Checkert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bosnic passes into side control.
Bosnic scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosnic trying to control the position but Checkert is working away.
Checkert is trying to control Bosnic's posture but Bosnic avoids it.
Checkert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bosnic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Checkert is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bosnic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Checkert is refusing to be controlled, as Bosnic sits in half guard.
Checkert misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Checkert moves into full guard.

Checkert working for a triangle but Bosnic defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Checkert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bosnic defends well.
Bosnic trying to control the position from guard on top but Checkert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bosnic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bosnic trying to control but Checkert is working from the bottom.
Admir Bosnic has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Checkert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Checkert throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Checkert controlling the position.
Bosnic trying to control but Checkert is working from the bottom.
Checkert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Checkert throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Checkert thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Checkert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bosnic's waist but Bosnic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Checkert off to one side.

Bosnic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Checkert to the mat! Checkert manages to get full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Admir Bosnic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Checkert fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bosnic to the ground. Checkert is now in Bosnic's guard.
Checkert wants to control from the top but Bosnic keeps moving.
Bosnic is trying to keep Checkert in close.
Checkert advances to half guard.

Bosnic makes his way to full guard, as Checkert worked for a kimura.
Checkert stays in close to Bosnic's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Bosnic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Checkert is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bosnic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bosnic has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosnic trying to control but Checkert is working from the bottom.
Bosnic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Checkert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bosnic passes Checkert 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Checkert trying to hold on to Bosnic's head to control him but Bosnic postures up.
Bosnic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Checkert keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bosnic trying to control from Checkert 's half guard. Checkert has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bosnic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bosnic lands a couple of elbows.
Bosnic wants to control from the top but Checkert keeps moving.

Checkert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bosnic tries to free his leg and advance position but Checkert is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosnic passes Checkert 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Checkert is trying to get back to full guard.

Checkert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bosnic pulls his head out easily.

Checkert looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bosnic is pressing down on Checkert 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Checkert is holding on for now.

Checkert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Checkert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bosnic is trying to control. Checkert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Checkert trying to control from the bottom.
Bosnic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bosnic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Bosnic looking to secure an arm triangle but Checkert defends it well.
Bosnic trying to control but Checkert is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Checkert is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Admir Bosnic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bosnic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Admir Bosnic!